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ESA SW Pilot Project SWENET as a sample for study Co-funding (approx. 3 M) made available to this project by users or developers from 9 member states.Co-funding (approx. 3 M) made available to this project by users or developers from 9 member states. Broad community of users (incl. military).Broad community of users (incl. military). About 90% of the pilot project activities addressed three main types of effects which are:About 90% of the pilot project activities addressed three main types of effects which are: 1.External geomagnetic field 2.Ionospheric perturbations of radio signal (comms, nav). 3.Direct space environment effects on spacecraft.

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ESA SW Pilot Project Conclusion SWPP has shown evidence of interest from users (incl. industry).SWPP has shown evidence of interest from users (incl. industry). Market now within 10-100 M.Market now within 10-100 M /Y in Europe and rely on US or ground based data. Significant market potential growth might be expected for Nav and S/C (incl. manned space flight).Significant market potential growth might be expected for Nav and S/C (incl. manned space flight). Various space elements options are possible with investment commensurate with market size. Refinement of market scenarios and cost benefit analysis is in progress (contract with SEA). Possible undertaking for space elements need to be discussed after ESA council in December (relevant to next council in 2007-2008). S/C effect coordination may be taken care of by a NoC (TEC proposal).S/C effect coordination may be taken care of by a NoC (TEC proposal). Ionospheric effect coordination is partly covered by COST 296.Ionospheric effect coordination is partly covered by COST 296. Fundamental science of space weather is covered by COST 724, ILWS, E- STAR (TBC) and a possible ERA-Net.Fundamental science of space weather is covered by COST 724, ILWS, E- STAR (TBC) and a possible ERA-Net. Maintenance of overall coordinating structures (SWWT & SWENET) is under discussion (Lefeuvre proposal to ESA).